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15+ restaurants in Charleston you can get to by boat
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
April 22, 2026 11:56 AM
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Callie Putnam
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Gather Mount Pleasant, an entertainment and retail space is planned for Hungry Neck Boulevard
Gather MTP would span five acres and offer restaurants, office and retail space, and outdoor spaces.
April 25, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City Editors Callie + Erika try Élevé’s new cocktail-making class
Grab your pals and get ready to learn and make elevated cocktails yourself.
April 12, 2024
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Honoring local food faves
We asked you to be the judge + share which restaurants deserve more love.
April 11, 2024
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Food
Kultura Chef Nikko Cagalanan named a James Beard Award finalist
James Beard Award finalists from Charleston is known for putting an inventive twist on traditional Filipino cuisine.
April 3, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Emeline x Crabbing with Tia excursion gives guest a chance to catch their dinner
Learn some tips and tricks for crabbing with a Charleston native.
April 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Q+A with Chef Tim Richardson of Hank’s Seafood Restaurant about soft-shell crab
Learn about soft-shell crab from a Charleston chef.
April 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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New and coming-soon businesses to Charleston
As Charleston continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 28, 2024
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A barbecute platter from Lewis BBQ in Charleston, SC.
Food
CHStoday’s BBQ bracket
We wanted to know: Where is the best BBQ in Charleston? You voted for your favorite spots in our BBQ bracket to determine a champion.
March 26, 2024
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Plan your perfect bachelorette party in Charleston
From history to exploring nature we’re helping you plan your bachelorette party in Charleston.
March 20, 2024
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Asked: What are the must-see places in Charleston?
We won’t give up your favorite dives + hidden gems, but we want to know the must-see places in Charleston for visitors.
March 20, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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